McPappy Racing has now released a number of new items for their Dart 1/10th scale oval racer. First up is a line of 0, 5 and 10 degree Caster Blocks, which feature 3 holes for the upper wishbone mount that allow you to choose how much camber gain you want ,while providing 0, 5 or 10 degrees of active caster. To compliment the new blocks are these precision machined, adjustable bumpstops that allow you to independently control exactly how far each front wheel suspension will travel. You can engage them just a little bit to keep your chassis from bottoming out, or you can engage them earlier to control how the car reacts in the corner. One of the biggest benefits of running bumpstops is getting more weight on the left front wheel in the corners. As the car enters the corner weight shifts diagonally to the RF wheel. The RF bumpstop engages and now the weight travels to the LF wheel. Then the LF bumpstop engages and applies weight down on the left wheel. Bumpstops also can prevent rolling and keep the car level in the corners. These bumpstops are slotted so that you can slide them forward or rearward depending on how much caster you are running.
More information: mcpappyracing.com
Kyosho have released the New Power Zone Multi Cell Charger, which has the capability of charging as well as discharging 1-4 AA & AAA cells, whether they be NiMH or NiCDs. You can also charge 1-2 cell 9V NiMH or NiCD batteries and a built in LCD display in the lid shows the charge status. In addition to the Delta Peak detection, original detection system allows constant and effective charge without the risk of overcharge.
More information: kyoshoamerica.com
Reedy have announced that they have updated their track banner and decal sheets, utilizing their fresh new logo. The decal sheets come packaged in sets of two, one white and one black, and are perfect for vehicles of all scales, as well as pit boxes, set-up boards, and support equipment. A clear overlay makes them resistant to fuel and long-lasting. The banner measures a healthy 3’ x 5’, and is screen printed on high-strength material with grommets for maximum durability and life. Decorate your pit area, home workshop, office, or bedroom with this all-new IFMAR World Champions banner.
More information: rc10.com
Hot Bodies have released a lightweight version of their D8 body shell, which helps lowers the weight of your buggy by 20 grams. Shave an amazing 33% off the weight of your unpainted bodyshell simply by switching to the lightweight version and best of all, you are dropping weight exactly where you need it, at the highest point of the car. Features lightweight and crystal-clear polycarbonate construction for extreme durability and long life, vinyl window masks for precise painting, easy to see body cut lines for exact fit and genuine Hot Bodies D8 fitting.
More information: hbeurope.com
Adam Drake was in touch to give us a heads up on a great how-to article that he has written on the Losi website explaining how to ‘Tune your GRP engine like a Pro’. In the article he explains how to break in the motor, what fuel to use when doing so, as well going into detail about the operating temperature, the air filter used, amount of head shims, even explaining the influence of different weather conditions. Focusing on GRP engines, this information is also useful for racers using other makes of engines too.
More information: http://www.losi.com/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1897
The organizers of the Much More backed European Touring Series, which sees its 3rd round of the 08/09 series take place in Warsaw Poland have confirmed that Top US driver Paul Lemieux has entered the event that takes place from the 6th - 8th of March. Paul, who has started out the 2009 Season with wins at the US Touring Car Championships and most recently the Snowbirds, is excited for the up coming event. When asked why he is attending the event Paul said “Modified Rubber tire racing is at the Top Level in Europe and I am looking forward to racing against some of the Top drivers in the world”. Paul made his first entry into the ETS last year when he attended the final event of the 2008 season in Andernach, Germany and achieved a podium finish.
More information: http://ets.redrc.net/series/
